Extra High Bar Stool
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Stools
Upholstery, Teak
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
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Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables
Marble
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Steel, Zinc
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Travertine
2010s Lounge Chairs
Travertine
Vintage 1970s Stools
Wood
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Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Leather
Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools
Metal
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2010s Brazilian Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Teak
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Stools
Walnut, Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Portuguese Stools
Cork
2010s Portuguese Stools
Cork
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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